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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Grace Is Just: A Treasured Moments Devotional - Special Guest Post

Guest Post by Pastor Jimmy Pruitt:

Grace is not fair. Grace is just. The new
covenant in Christ reminds us that Jesus' finished work on the cross was
enough. To submit yourself to a works mentality is to say to Jesus,
"Thanks, but your death, burial and resurrection were not enough. I'm
just not convinced. It just can't be that simple."

Rest in the justice of God's grace and know that when Jesus said, "Tetelesti" on the cross, he
was not just being melodramatic. It is finished. The debt has been paid
in full. Stop trying to pay for something that is already yours and by
all means enjoy your walk with Christ today.

"For by grace you
have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the
gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast." Eph 2:8-9

As always,
thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog. May God's love for you
overflow from your hearts and shine His truth like a bright shining
beacon in a world filled with strife and affliction. May His peace and
His joy flood your heart and spirit. May His strength sustain you in the
days ahead, precious one. Amen! Always remember, you are His beloved
child!Blessings,Kelly ~ God's Writer Girl

I want to thank my friend, Jimmy Pruitt, Pastor at Bethel Dallas in Dallas, TX, for allowing me to share his insightful and inspiring words with each of you today. If you live near his church and don't have a home congregation, I encourage you to visit Bethel Dallas.

Jimmy has been in ministry for over 29 years and has been involved in many facets of service within the local church environment as a youth pastor, worship pastor, minister of education, executive pastor and senior pastor.

Jimmy and his wife, Annette, have also been integrally involved in church planting, missions and ministry in the public sector. Jimmy and Annette have three children. Their oldest, Alesha, serves as the pastor of media and communications at Bethel World Outreach Church in Brentwood, TN. Their oldest son, Chris, is the lead pastor at City Life Church in Houston, TX. Rachel, their youngest, loves serving in all aspects of children's ministry.

Jimmy and Annette are also the founders of the Life Enrichment Center, a non-profit organization that has taken the message of abstinence to over 12,000 students in the public school system.

Jimmy attended Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Their vision as a family is to lead people to freedom and abundant life in Christ based on Acts 10:38, "How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."

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I am a child of God, the daughter of an amazing woman who worked as a nurse and a man who worked as a State Trooper and later as a pastor, the mother of a precious child with diagnoses of Aspergers (Autism Spectrum) and ADHD. Additionally, I'm the owner of a yappy mixed breed Chihuahua Yorkshire terrier dog named Yoda and three short hair domestic cats: two black ones named Ashley Bella and Cinder Ella and one grey and black spotted one named Tiger Lily. Persevering through life with God's grace as He sustains me with His wonderful peace and amazing love through my own diagnoses of Autoimmune Diseases, Chronic Migraines, and Immune Deficiency, has taught me many valuable life lessons. Homeschooling my son and helping him cope with the frustrations that arise from his brain functioning differently due to the Autism has also been very eye opening as has been walking alongside my parents as my father's diagnosis of Vascular dementia worsens and we lose more of the person we've known for years. I hope you find God's peace and encouragement flowing through the words I share with you. God is, certainly has been, and will continue to be the source of my strength and peace when life is at its craziest. In Him, I find rest and renewal. May you receive His blessings for your life, dear ones. All Glory, Honor, and Praise belongs to God and God alone! Thank you for stopping by and spending time with me.